W.A.S.P. - The Last Command (1985)

Metal Storm: "Throughout this album there is a great mixture of fun, sleazy party-hard songs such as "Blind in Texas" and "Sex Drive," great fist pumping chant-along anthems such as "The Last Command" and "Running Wild in the Streets," a ballad like "Cries in the night," and even something that very few so called "hair metal" bands could achieve: an epic, which is the track "Widowmaker." It shows such a great combination of straightforward rock n roll with deeper more grandiose songs which is why I think this album is the pinnacle for Blackie & the boys.But whose to forget possibly the most famous song off the album (if not the entire W.A.S.P. career) "Wild Child," in which Blackie proves to be one of the most talented vocalists in metal. This song was originally written by Blackie to be performed by Motley Crue, but Vince didn't have the range to handle such a song."

Tracklist:

01. Wild Child (Official Video)
02. Ballcrusher
03. Fistful Of Diamonds
04. Jack Action
05. Widowmaker
06. Blind In Texas (Official Video)
07. Cries In The Night
08. The Last Command
09. Running Wild In The Street
10. Sex Drive

Y&T - Black Tiger (1982)

Wikipedia: "Black Tiger is the fourth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1982 through A&M Records. It was recorded at Ridge Farm, in Dorking, County of Surrey, England and produced by Max Norman. The classic Y&T logo makes its first appearance on the cover of this record."

Tracklist:

"From the Moon" (Instrumental) - 0:42
"Open Fire" - 4:10
"Don't Wanna Lose" - 4:09
"Hell or High Water" - 3:44
"Forever" - 5:47  (Live Video)
"Black Tiger" - 4:18
"Barroom Boogie" - 4:20
"My Way or the Highway" - 4:43
"Winds of Change" - 6:20

Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin (1986)

Heavy Metal About.com:"In 1986, Ozzy released his fourth solo album, The Ultimate Sin. It had a huge hit, "Shot in the Dark," and went double-platinum. "Shot in the Dark" is a pop metal anthem that works because it is unlike anything Ozzy had ever released. It was originally recorded a few years prior by the rock band Wildfire. Bassist Phil Soussan, who was a former member of Wildfire, brought the song with him when he joined Ozzy's band. The song was reworked, given a faster tempo, and turned into the hit that was probably one of the few catalysts for the solid album sales The Ultimate Sin ascertained."

Tracklist :
  
  1.The Ultimate Sin (Official Video)
  2. Secret Loser
  3. Never Know Why
  4. Thank God For The Bomb
  5. Never
  6. Lightning Strikes
  7. Killer Of Giants
  8. Fool Like You
  9. Shot In The Dark (Official Video)

Quiet Riot - Metal Health (1983)

Wikipedia: "Metal Health is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Quiet Riot. It was released on March 11, 1983, bolstered by the #5 hit "Cum on Feel the Noize" and the #31 hit "Metal Health". Metal Health is notable for being the first heavy metal album to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard 200. It knocked The Police's Synchronicity out of #1 in the US. The album went on to sell more than six million copies and is considered a classic among heavy metal fans. Some critics, such as Allmusic,describe it as a one-hit wonder, owing to Quiet Riot's relative lack of critical and commercial success with following albums (and subsequent disintegration) towards the end of the 1980s. The title track was ranked #35 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs."

Tracklist:

1. Metal Health (Official Video)
2. Cum On Feel The Noize (Official Video)
3. Don't Wanna Let You Go
4. Slick Back Cadillac
5. Love's A Bitch
6. Breathless
7. Run For Cover
8. Battle Axe
9. Let's Get Crazy
10. Thunderbird
11. Danger Zone (Bonus Track)
12. Slick Back Cadillac (Live) (Bonus Track)

Amaranthe - Invincible (Official Video)

Metal Insider: "Amaranthe have just released another video for a song off The Nexus album, “Invincible.” This time, the band are flying. Yep. You’ll be entertained by this. Especially if you’re a fan of singer Elize Ryd. She winds up going for a swim and getting out of a pool in high heels for some reason. At any rate, check out this video for one of the catchiest songs on the album."
Left klick on the image to watch the video.

Altair - Lost Eden (2013)

Altair is an italian Power Metal band , founded by the guitar player Gianmarco Bambini and the bass player Luca Scalabrin.
In November 2011, after many changes,with a line up completed by Simone Mala (vocals), Enrico Ditta (keyboards) and Gianluca Ferioli (guitars), the band starts to record the first full lenght, called Lost Eden, at Roberto Priori's Pristudio, with the special guest Jack Bazzani (Blackwings) at the drums.

In December 2012 the drummer Daniele Dalla Dea joins the band.
In May 2013, the band wins a collaboration with the great singer Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire, Vision Divine,Angra, Hollow Haze) through a web contest.
In August 2013, due to many problem with the label, that imply a delay of almost 2 years, Altair close the contract and sign with another label, the german Power Prog.

Tracklist:

01. Prelude
02. Power Of The Gods feat. Fabio Lione
03. Reaching The Dreams
04. Fly Away
05. Lost Eden (Free Streaming)
06. Freedom Is The Key
07. Wind Of Changes
08. Rise To The Moon
09. Redemption

Lion Twin - Nashville (2013)

LION TWIN is a German metal-pop duo which was established in the early summer of 2011 by Li (vocals) and Jan (guitar). LION TWIN meld real metal with rock pop. Their Nashville album builds on the sound of 80s metal and weaves in today’s musical taste in the genre. Two big names from the rock scene add fire to the mix: Udo Dirkschneider (Accept and U.D.O.) sings a duet with Li on one song, and Michael Wagener (Alice Cooper, Megadeth, Accept, Mötley Crüe, Raven, Metallica, Janet Jackson, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne) mixed and mastered this debut album in his WireWorld Studio in Nashville.
Full-lenght released in 2013.

Tracklist:

1. Ready To Rock
2. Day Of Anger feat. Udo Dirkschneider (Official Video)
3. When The Lights Go On
4. Tristan & Isolde
5. Eco Warrior
6. Far Away
7. Behold The Man
8. Occupy!
9. Notung
10. Wings Of Love

Arven - Black Is The Colour (2013)

Arven's second official album Black Is The Colour was recorded, mixed and mastered at the basement studio by Markus Teske and released in August 2013, entering German album charts at number 65 shortly afterwards.


Lineup:

Carina Hanselmann – vocals
Anastasia Schmidt – guitar, songwriting
Ines Thomé – guitar
Lisa Marie Geiß – bass
Lena Yatsula – piano
Till Felden – drums

Tracklist:

1. Believe (Official Video)
2. Don't Look Back
3. Rainsong
4. The One for Me
5. All I Got
6. My Darkest Dream
7. Cercle d'Emeraude
8. In Your Dreams
9. Firesite Stories
10. My Fall
11. Ride On (Irish Folk Cover)
12. Black Is the Colour (Irish Folk Cover)

In This Moment - Blood (2012)

Wikipedia: "Blood is the fourth studio album by the American band In This Moment. The album was released by Century Media on August 14, 2012.As has been the case with every In This Moment album, the record has a different sound, dropping many of the traditional metalcore elements in favor for electronic samples and further experimentation.
Blood debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at #15, selling around 20,000 copies. This marks the highest position the band has charted to date. The album has sold more than 161,000 copies as of June 2013."

Tracklist :

1. "Rise With Me"
2. "Blood"  (Official Video)
3. "Adrenalize" (Official Video)
4. "Whore"  (Official Lyric Video)
5. "You're Gonna Listen"
6. "It Is Written"
7. "Burn"
8. "Scarlet"
9. "Aries"
10. "From The Ashes"
11. "Beast Within"
12. "Comanche"
13. "The Blood Legion"
14. "11:11"

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Leaves' Eyes - Symphonies of the Night (2013)

Wikipedia: "Symphonies of the Night is the fifth studio album by the German/Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes. It is set for a November 26, 2013 release through Napalm Records.The record was produced by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio, Germany and features album artwork by Stefan Heilemann.Like previous albums, Symphonies of the Night will feature songs sung in different languages, including English, Shakespearean English, Norwegian, French and Irish.The album title was said to be inspired by Symphony of the Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky."

Tracklist:

1.     "Hell to the Heavens"  (Official Video)
2. "Fading Earth"  
3. "Maid of Lorraine"
4. "Galswintha"
5. "Symphony of the Night"
6. "Saint Cecelia"
7. "Hymn to the Lone Sands"
8. "Angel and the Ghost"
9. "Éléonore de Provence"
10. "Nightshade"
11. "Ophelia"
12. "Eileen's Ardency" (bonus track)
13. "One Caress" (Depeche Mode cover, bonus track)

LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA feat. RAGE - Cleansed by Fire (Official Video 2013)

From the Nuclear Blast Records Youtube Channel :

"For their highly acclaimed debut record »LMO«, RAGE's classical outlet, the LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA have produced a most extravagant video the opening track 'Cleansed By Fire'. »LMO« follows an exciting concept on the burning of witches in Gelnhausen in 1599 and is based on a true story. The video for 'Cleansed By Fire' was shot on location in Gelnhausen in late September with about 300 participants."

Place Vendome - Talk To Me (Official Video 2013)

From Frontiers Records Youtube Channel :

"Following his stint with the band UNISONIC, Kiske decided to go back to the PLACE VENDOME concept with more melodic rock oriented songs which once again have been selected by Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino from outside writers including Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear), Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius), Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline), Roberto Tiranti and Andrea Cantarelli (Labyrinth, A Perfect Day), Tommy Denander (Radioactive), Sören Kronqvist (Sunstorm, Issa), and Brett Jones.

Dennis Ward once again produced and mixed the album with such musicians as Dirk Bruineberg (Consortium Project), Gunter Werno (Vandenplas) and Uwe Reitenauer (Pink Cream 69) completing the lineup. Another total masterpiece from Kiske and Place Vendome is about to hit the market. A true must for all Melodic Rock fans !

LINE UP

Michael Kiske -- Lead Vocals
Dennis Ward -- Bass, vocals, rhythm guitars
Dirk Bruineberg-- Drums
Gunter Werno -- Keyboards
Uwe Reitenauer -- Lead guitars

Mixed and produced by Dennis Ward"

Poll Results : And the Winner is...

1.Dream Theater  28%
2.Queensryche & Fates Warning  26%
3.Pamela Moore  10%
4.Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche  7%

Queensryche

ANGELICA - Breaking My Heart (Official Video)

Frontiers Records is excited to present the world the talents of Swedish singer ANGELICA with the release of her debut album "Thrive" on November 29th in Europe and December 3rd in North America.

Best known for being the singer in The Murder of My Sweet, Angelica Rylin finally decided to pursue her childhood dream and to walk in the footsteps of such amazing singers such as Ann Wilson of Heart, Leigh Matty of Romeo's Daughter or Robin Beck and record her debut solo album in a true Melodic Rock style.

"Thrive" final track listing includes: Breaking My Heart; I Am Strong; To Your Rescue; Can't Stop Love; Nothing Else You Can Break; Riding Out The Storm; Rain On My Parade; Losers In Paradise; You Will Never Win; This Kiss Is Just For You; I'm Not Waiting; Take Me To Your Heart. Breaking My Heart (bonus videoclip)

Stryper - No More Hell To Pay on Charts

 In it's first week of release, No More Hell To Pay was #2 on the Contemporary Christian Albums, #3 on the Current Hard Music Albums, #3 on the Top Hard Music Albums, #3 on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums, #6 on the Top Current Rock Albums, #33 on the Billboard Top 200 Current Albums and #35 on the Billboard Top 200! The Live CD/DVD Recording at the Legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles on November 16th is SOLD OUT! The video for NMHTP has over 199,000 views in less than a month. The video for Sympathy has over 71,000 views in less than 2 weeks.

NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)

NIGHTWISH released the second video clip - `Ghost Love Score’ - out of their upcoming DVD / Blu-ray »Showtime, Storytime«, which is out on Nuclear Blast on November, 29th.

Crystal Viper - Possession (2013)

Possession, brand new studio album of the Polish female fronted Heavy Metal act CRYSTAL VIPER, will be released on Friday 13, December 2013, as CD, limited edition LP and digital download. Its front cover artwork can be seen below. The picture has been painted by Michal Oracz - most famous Polish author of RPG and board games (incl. the world bestseller
Neuroshima) - and includes many impressive details which will be noticed by fans after listening to the album, as Possession is again concept effort.

Within Temptation - Hydra (2014)

Within Temptation’s sixth studio album is called ‘Hydra’ and will be released on the 31st of January, 2014.
The album will be available in several luxury formats.
Within Temptation collaborated with several special guests on ‘Hydra’: Tarja Turunen, Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum and metalcore hero Howard Jones, formerly of Killswitch Engage as well as US hip-hop icon Xzibit.
Watch the album trailer here.


Tracklist:

1. Let Us Burn
2. Dangerous feat. Howard Jones
3. And We Run feat. Xzibit
4. Paradise (What About Us?) feat. Tarja
5. Edge Of The World
6. Silver Moonlight
7. Covered By Roses
8. Dog Days
9. Tell Me Why
10. Whole World Is Watching feat. Dave Pirner
11. Radioactive (originally performed by Imagine Dragons) (BONUS TRACK)
12. Summertime Sadness (originally performed by Lana del Ray) (BONUS TRACK)
13. Let Her Go (originally performed by Passenger) (BONUS TRACK)
14. Dirty Dancer (originally performed by Enrique Iglesias) (BONUS TRACK)
15. And We Run- evolution track (BONUS TRACK)
16. Silver Moonlight – evolution track (BONUS TRACK)
17. Covered By Roses – evolution track (BONUS TRACK)
18. Tell Me Why – evolution track (BONUS TRACK)
19. Paradise (What About Us?) feat. Tarja – Music Video (exclusive to iTunes premium version)

Track 1-10 new album tracks of Hydra
Track 11-19 bonus tracks iTunes premium version

Avenged Sevenfold - Shepherd Of Fire (Video)

Shepherd Of Fire, the opener to the album Hail To The King, is the new video from Avenged Sevenfold. Watch the video here.

PRIMAL FEAR - Delivering The Black (2014)

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of PRIMAL FEAR new album “Delivering the Black” on January 24th in Europe and January 28th in North America.
After some very intense songwriting sessions and pre-production schedule, the band started to record the new album, “Delivering The Black” in summer 2013 at the House of Music studios in Germany, with producer Mat Sinner and engineer Achim Koehler.
“Delivering The Black” will be available in regular cd edition, deluxe edition with 2 bonus tracks and – in cooperation with Soulfood Music - vinyl edition and DVD and limited edition (666 copies only!) of a Super-de-luxe version including a metallic eagle!

Tracklisting:

King For a Day
Rebel Faction
When Death Comes Knocking
Alive & On Fire
Delivering the Black
Road to Asylum
One Night In December
Never Pray for Justice
Born with a Broken Heart
Innocent Man (*)
Inseminoid
Man Without Shadow (*)
When Death Comes Knocking (Single Edit) (*)

(*) Only available on Deluxe edition

Crimson Glory - Transcendence (1988)

Transcendence is the second album by Crimson Glory, released in 1988 via Roadracer Records (now Roadrunner Records) in Europe and MCA Records in United States. It is considered by many to be their finest work.
In 2005, Transcendence was ranked number 412 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.

Tracklist:

1.Lady of Winter
2.Red Sharks
3.Painted Skies
4.Masque of the Red Death
5.In Dark Places
6.Where Dragons Rule
7.Lonely (Official Video)
8.Burning Bridges
9.Eternal World

10.Transcendence

Lizzy Borden - Visual Lies (1987)

Visual Lies was the 3rd album by Lizzy Borden and the only one to feature future David Lee Roth and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Joe Holmes, credited as J. Holmes.The album was released on September 5, 1987 by Metal Blade.
It features their best known song "Me Against The World" for which the band shot a promotional video. The track was also featured in the 1987 heavy-metal horror film, Black Roses. The movie remains a cult-classic among 80's glam metal fans.

Track listing :

Me Against The World (Official Video)
Shock
Outcast
Den of Thieves
Visual Lies
Eyes of A Stranger
Lord of the Flies
Voyeur (I'm Watchin' You)
Visions

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VENGEANCE - Piece Of Cake (2013)

New album from VENGEANCE, titled "Piece Of Cake",out on November 5 (October 28 in Europe) via SPV/Steamhammer.

Tracklist:

01. World Arena
02. Tears From The Moon
03. Raintime Preload
04. Raintime
05. Sandman
06. Back To Square One (Official Video)
07. Headquake
08. Train
09. Mirrors
10. Piece Of Cake
11. Goodbye Mother Sky